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Greenpeace analysis finds pollution in the furthest reaches of Antarctica

Jun 8, 2018

The environmental advocacy group Greenpeace warned Thursday that plastic waste and toxic chemicals have been found in the most remote parts of Antarctica, suggesting that global pollution has reached a distress...

Extent of Antarctic sea ice reaches record low

West Side Story

Feb 15, 2017

Environment, Science

After years of resisting worldwide warming trends, Antarctic sea ice has reached its smallest extent in recorded history, according to preliminary US satellite data. Antarctic sea ice annually melts to its smal...

Antarctic Fish with Ice in Veins survives because of Antifreeze Proteins

Platonium

Sep 24, 2014

Innovation

Researchers have discovered that some Antarctic Fishes have antifreeze proteins, allowing them to endure the harsh conditions of the Southern Ocean. These proteins could be of benefit to the fishes that are liv...

Antarctic Fish Has Anti-Freeze and Anti-Melt Proteins which keeps it from freezing

Platonium

Sep 23, 2014

Innovation

It is ten years since researchers have discovered that some Antarctic Fishes have antifreeze proteins, allowing them to endure the harsh conditions of the Southern Ocean. These proteins could be of benefit to t...

The insect with tiniest genome found in Antarctica

Abby Smith

Aug 13, 2014

Innovation

Researchers are surprised after sequencing the genome of the tiniest insect, Antarctic Midge. It is the only native insect surviving in this polar region. Antarctic midge is a simple insect: no wings, a slen...

Emperor Penguins are in Danger due to Climate Changes by Global Warming

Abby Smith

Jun 30, 2014

Innovation

The majestic Emperor Penguins are in danger and if the climate changes continue their numbers can dramatically decline by the end of the century. Environmentalists are suggesting that the iconic animal deserves...

Emperor Penguins changing sites to breed due to Environmental Change

Platonium

Jun 23, 2014

Innovation

The climate changes and its repercussions are becoming more and more evident with each passing day. Different species are learning to live with these changes. This fact has been epitomized by a research study ...

Underwater volcanoes are melting the Antarctic glaciers

Jamie Hacking

Jun 10, 2014

Innovation

Antarctica is known for its ice but beneath that icy sheet, there is a fire as well in the form of subglacial volcanoes. A new study reflected that the melting of Antarctic Glaciers is not only due to climate c...

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